Islamabad
How do we want to live? Our office in Islamabad has been working for a peaceful and progressive Pakistan since 1986. Since then FNF Pakistan office has been seeking to answer this very question: How do we want to live? As individuals we are all entitled to personal dignity and freedom. It has been FNF`s mission to make these principles valid for all. We want people to realize the project of their lives! We promote a social and political environment where every individual can become the pilot of his/her lives!
News
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Increasing Pakistan’s Exports
FNF Pakistan recently co-organized with the Foreign Services Academy, Islamabad a bespoke training on “International Trade Policy & Digital Economy” for the young and mid-career diplomats with Dr. Adil Nakhoda and Shehryar Hydri.
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The dignity of legislation
The recent absence of meaningful debate in the parliament of Pakistan dilutes the democratic authority as well as the demands it makes on other state actors and fellow citizens. Check out the analysis by Dr. Zia Ullah (Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan) on Rule of Law as the guiding principle of legislation and democracy.
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Call for Program Manager (Pakistan Office)
Deadline to Apply Monday 7th August 2023
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Battle of Narratives
" I realized that how we were being portrayed in media wasn’t doing justice to the cost of our involvement in the war." From war on terrorism to a skewed narrative on the impact on every day Pakistani, how media in Pakistan failed its role to bring both sides of the story to the front, read Remshay Ahmed analysis on Pakistani media.
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Using Social Media Responsibly
The only way to control the spread of fake news and harassment on social media is to inform its most vulnerable users of the consequences. The youth must be made aware of the power they hold in the form of freedom of expression and a click on social media. But the task is monumental and demands immediate attention.
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Why every vote counts?
While one vote may seem unimportant, every single vote holds weight and can shape the outcome. Moonus Kainat explains how our partner CPDI's voter awareness sessions with youth in universities is discussing accessibility issues to address low voter turnout.
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Pakistan’s Budget 2023-24: Economic Assessment and Critique
The economic crisis in Pakistan is deepening, showing no signs of an imminent recovery, let alone sustainable growth. The country is grappling with severe financial strain, characterized by minimal reserves, escalating public debt, record-breaking inflation, and a rapidly depreciating currency. Against the backdrop of this economic meltdown and upcoming elections the government presented the annual budget 2023-2024 on 9 June. Read the critique by Dr Aneel Salman
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A nod of respect and awe to river Indus
Many would think about why the protection of river Indus is so essential at a time when almost one third of Pakistan is flooded. The answer by Ms Salam and Mr Malik is this : the river is a continuous renewing body of water which provides food, a fisherman's economy, a means of settlements and the regulated water flow helps agriculture, the backbone of the country’s economy. It needs to be respected.
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Pakistan and European Union under GSP+
This report provides an overview of Pakistan's trade performance under the GSP+ status and implementation of International Conventions. Pakistan’s GSP+ utilization rate has been high however, could be further increased through exhausting relevant tariff lines.
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A tale of two rivers
If only there were photographs of 6 foot river turtles then we could show the world how river was a thriving eco-system. This is the reason that 'Expedition Indus 2022' by Wajahat Malik is important because it is providing a documentary evidence of the culture and economy of the river behind the civilization of this region.
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A new econometric data model
Even private citizens need to know how the market and consumption patterns develop in order to make informed decisions about their own consumer behaviour and spending. The soft launch of white paper "Consumption Patterns in Urban Pakistan" offered the opportunity for academics, data practitioners and policy maker to discuss how this new econometric model can be expanded.
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Consumption Patterns in Urban Pakistan
(Soft Launch on 3rd August 2022) This research provides a novel method to calculate consumption at a fine geospatial scale in Urban Pakistan, by synthesizing and transforming several different open-source datasets, and passing them through a statistical pipeline that generates powerful conclusions from relatively sparse data.
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Pakistan’s Economy: Where we are today and what we need to do?
Economic crises can be a blessing in disguise. They force all of us to take, and accept, difficult decisions without exhausting political capital. 'Growth has been elusive for Pakistan for a long time, for that we need to transform our economy' Ali Salman explains how Pakistan can achieve economic transformation.
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Water Governance in the face of Climate Change
Each year is getting hotter than the last one, the impacts of extreme heat are pronounced more so in Pakistan. From prolonged heatwaves to Glacier Lake Outburst floods, from monsoon floods to droughts. It all boils down to water governance and realizing that water is human right and it needs a collective solution. Read how Dr. S. Aamir Hameed build the narrative for sustainable water storage and water safety plans.
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Truth or Dare
'The press must assert its freedom by demonstrating impeccable standards of journalism that can cement its role by dedicating itself to serving taxpayers and voters in a democracy', Usama Khilji writes about increasingly important role of free independent and responsible media on World Press Freedom Day.
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A two-day workshop on Cultivating Critical Thinking in Lahore arranged by Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Pakistan Beena Khan, a renowned journalist and anchorperson, skillfully moderated the event. Muhammad Anwar, Head of Program and Administration, shared the Foundation's impactful work. Senator Walid Iqbal, our esteemed chief guest, emphasized the significance of critical thinking in today's world and awarded certificates to participants. Diverse professionals, students, and activists actively participated in discussions and exercises. Our heartfelt thanks to all participants and facilitators for making this workshop a fruitful and memorable experience. We remain committed to promoting critical thinking and civic education in Pakistan. 🌟🧠📚 #CriticalThinking #CivicEducation #FNFPakistan
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With the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Pakistan, FreedomGate Pakistan is conducting a two-day workshop on "Cultivating Critical thinking" #Lahore on 23 and 24 September 2023. Beena Khan will be the main moderator, and Muhammad Anwar will coordinate the workshop. The workshop is for University Students, journalists, and civil society members. There will be diverse sessions. Religious minorities are also encouraged to apply. You can apply by completing the Google Form at https://forms.gle/YvEY6mnUBgNSg6139 Participation will be possible only after getting the confirmation. Participants from Lahore and surrounding districts will attend this workshop on a first-come, first-basis selection as the seats will be limited for outstation participants.
